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The wool arrives , part 2 , the delivery
The wool had to be delivered. I didn’t take my things out first because I thought everyone would want to see mine too. We met at Jans as she is in the middle. See its not that much wool. There … Continue reading
An Interesting Cowl Experiment, Part One Design
Here is the link to the pattern I used for inspiration. https://catbordhi.com/wp-content/uploads/Rio-Calina-Cowl-1.3.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2sORW3PfXAJ3hP9Rcf_ZGYJM0rMsn5kdSnELmee1ca33VxeaoSSg2HLsw When I saw it it had been shared form here. It is a free pattern. https://www.facebook.com/groups/knitscents/ When knitting this you do it flat and sew it together. I … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Design, Experiments, Inspiration, Scarves, Uncategorized
Tagged designing a resist, felted cowl, felted scarf
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Some more interesting samples
This week I made some more samples. The first is a sample of California red that my friend Bo gave me to try. the wool is an oatmeal colour with red hairs in it. There is only a small amount … Continue reading
Posted in fibre, Inspiration, Nuno Felting, Uncategorized, Wool
Tagged felting California red, felting sample, felting with cotton fabric.
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Sudden Change of Plans
I have come to the conclusion that until I can acquire the appropriate topcoat for both the Pictish Shepherd and the mysterious creature I am temporarily stuck. (Oh if only I could go shopping!! <note wringing hands and serious whining!!> … Continue reading
3D wet felting experiments (part two)
In my last blog spot I showed how I made a sprouting seed pod as part of a group of 3D wet felted objects I’m calling ‘Lifecycles’ that I am submitting to an open exhibition. You can see that blog … Continue reading
Posted in 3D, exhibition, Experiments, felt art, Inspiration, natural wools, Nuno Felting, Repurpose, Wet Felting
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Holiday Card
Now that my partner has finally received her card I can tell you about it. First I made a background using some prefelt and added some northern lights. I then wet felted it all together. they are not felted hard … Continue reading
In the Begining
In the beginning; In 1989 I joined the OVWSG at their annual general meeting and became their librarian. I did tell them I was Severely Dyslexic and was assured by the executive that would not be a problem. I … Continue reading
Posted in Fairs and Shows, Inspiration, Teaching, Uncategorized, Wet Felting
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Photos as reference and inspiration Part 2
Part 2 (part 1 https://feltingandfiberstudio.com/2019/08/12/photos-as-reference-and-inspiration-part-1/ ) 1 Thinking back to my earlier post on photos as reference and inspiration I was looking at the lilacs from my back yard and seeing inspiration for nuno felted scarves. Using the flower … Continue reading
Photos as Reference and Inspiration: Part 1
Photos as Reference and Inspiration: Part 1 Photography and felting go together well. Whether you are doing a landscape, a portrait or adding flowers to a nuno felted scarf photo reference will help inspire you. You need not be a … Continue reading
Knitting and modeling a shawl
After a big hiatus, my knitting mojo finally woke up, and it was craving complicated stuff, not just the customary stocking stitch pattern. I’ve a soft spot for lace shawls, particularly those by British pattern creator Boo Knits (find her … Continue reading
Posted in Beading, Guest Writer, Inspiration, Knitting, natural wools
Tagged lace shawl knitting, shawl knitting
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